Peter Davison Movies

The TARDIS travels to the distant future, only to be apparently destroyed in a crash-landing. Surviving the ordeal, the Doctor (Peter Davison), Tegan (Janet Fielding), and Turlough (Mark Strickson) discover that they have landed on the planet Frontios -- which has been selected as the new home of a group of colonists from the nuclear-devastated planet Earth. Not unexpectedly, there are several dangers lurking behind each corner in the four-episode adventure "Frontios"; written by Christopher H. Bidmead, the first episode originally aired on January 26, 1984. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the third episode of the four-part story "Frontios," the titular planet has become the new home for the crew of the TARDIS, as well as a group of survivors from a nuclear holocaust on planet earth. But all is not tranquil for the new arrivals, thanks to the presence of a hyperintelligent insectoid race called the Tractators. Having burrowed beneath the planet's surface, the Tractators intend to convert Frontios into their own private space vessel -- which of course will spell the doom for everyone else in the vicinity, including the Doctor (Peter Davison). Originally telecast on February 2, 1984, "Frontios, Episode 3" was written by Christopher H. Bidmead. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

While trying to take Turlough (Mark Strickson) to his home planet of Trion, the Doctor (Peter Davison) is unable to prevent the TARDIS from being drawn to the volcanic planet Sarn. This phenomenon is no accident -- in fact, it has been engineered by one of the Doctor's oldest and most malevolent adversaries. Nicola Bryant makes her first series appearance as Earth girl Perpugilliam "Peri" Brown, who sets the plot in motion while trying to sell an ancient artifact (actually an alien beacon), and whom Turlough has taken along for the ride on the TARDIS. Beginning its four-episode run on February 23, 1984, "Planet of Fire" was written by Peter Grimwade. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the third episode of the four-part story "Planet of Fire," the Doctor (Peter Davison) tries to elude the clutches of his old adversary, the Master (Anthony Ainley), who has taken on a formidable henchman, the shape-shifting Kamelion. Meanwhile, Turlough (Mark Strickson) makes several startling discoveries about his home planet Trion. Written by Peter Grimwade, "Planet of Fire, Episode 3" first aired on March 1, 1984. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

The title tells all in the Doctor Who adventure "Resurrection of the Daleks." Caught in a time corridor, the Doctor (Peter Davison) discovers that his old nemeses, the Daleks, are back in business. This time, however, the Daleks are led by a human villain, the power-hungry Commander Lytton (Maurice Colbourne) -- and the worst is yet to come. Written by Eric Saward, "Resurrection of the Daleks" was originally broadcast in England as two 50-minute episodes, the first of which aired on February 8, 1984. It has since been re-edited into a four-part cliffhanger for American television. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

The Doctor (Peter Davison) accompanies Tegan (Janet Fielding) on a visit to Little Hodcombe, the home of her grandfather, historian Andrew Verney. They arrive just in time for a local historical society's reenactment of the English Civil War. The "festivities" unexpectedly awaken a malevolent telekinetic alien called the Malus, which has long slumbered in the crypt of the village church. Written by Eric Pringle, "The Awakening" inaugurated its two-episode run on January 19, 1984. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the second episode of the pivotal four-part story "The Caves of Androzani," the Doctor (Peter Davison) and Peri (Nicola Bryant) have arrived on the planet Androzani Minor -- where, unbeknownst to themselves, their bodies are "invaded" by a supposedly life-prolonging drug called Spectrox. The two time travellers also find themselves trapped in the middle of a three-way battle between hideously deformed mad scientist Sharaz Jek (Christopher Gable), corrupt businessman Morgus (John Normington), and the colonial troops headed by General Chellak (Martin Cochrane). Originally telecast on March 9, 1984, "The Caves of Androzani, Episode 2" was written by Robert Holmes. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the conclusion of the pivotal four-part story "The Caves of Androzani," the Doctor (Peter Davison) risks his own life to save his travelling companion, Peri (Nicola Bryant), from the fatal side effects of the "miracle" drug Spectrox. In so doing, the Doctor collapses -- and as he lies in helpless dormancy, a bizarre but familiar metamorphosis takes place. Peter Davison makes his farewell appearance in this episode, which features an unbilled cameo appearance by Colin Baker. Originally telecast on March 16, 1984, "The Caves of Androzani, Episode 4" was written by Robert Holmes. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the second episode of the four-part story "Warriors of the Deep," the Doctor (Peter Davison), Tegan (Janet Fielding), and Turlough (Mark Strickson) have arrived on earth in the year 2084 A.D., at the height of yet another Cold War. Accused of being saboteurs, the time travelers are detained at a high-tech nuclear sea base -- where the long-dormant Sea Devils and Silurians are poised to attack, with the aid of a new and deadly ally. Originally telecast January 6, 1984, "Warriors of the Deep, Episode 2" was written by Johnny Byrne. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the conclusion of the four-part story "Warriors of the Deep," the Doctor (Peter Davison) has exposed a scheme hatched by the sea-dwelling Silurians to destroy all mankind, using a 21st century Cold War as their cover and an electrically charged beast called the Myrka as the main instrument of destruction. The Doctor's only hope rests with several canisters of hexachromite, which is lethal to the Silurians and all similar races -- but he is reluctant to unleash so deadly a chemical on the unsuspecting world. Originally telecast January 13, 1984, "Warriors of the Deep, Episode 4" was written by Johnny Byrne. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Doctor Who celebrated its 20th anniversary with the 90-minute special "The Five Doctors." The life of the present Doctor (Peter Davison) is jeopardized when his four previous incarnations -- played by William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, and Tom Baker -- are taken out of time by an illegal Time Scoop. Even worse, the five doctors are confronted by a seemingly endless series of past enemies, included Daleks, Cybermen, and Yetis. The climax takes place in the Forbidden Zone on Gallifrey, where the instigator of the aforementioned time-scooping forces the five doctors to engage in the potentially deadly Game of Rassilon. Can any of the doctors save themselves -- and if not, will robot dog K-9 come galloping to the rescue? The late William Hartnell appeared only in clips from the second-season episode "Invasion of Earth: Flashpoint"; he was replaced in the body of the 20th anniversary special by Richard Hurndall. Written by Terrance Dicks, "The Five Doctors" was first presented in America on November 23, 1983, two days before its British TV debut. Since that time, it has been reedited into a four-part cliffhanger for syndication. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

On January 3, 1983, Doctor Who launched its 20th season with episode one of the four-part "Arc of Infinity." The titular Arc has been commandeered by a mysterious anti-matter creature (Ian Collier), who hopes to return to the normal universe. Not unexpectedly, this turn of events will have profound effects upon our old friend, the Doctor (Peter Davison). "Arc of Infinity, Episode 1" was written by Johnny Byrne. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi